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Virginia Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Members to Host Roundtable Discussions for County Leaders
The Virginia delegation of the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) has planned two roundtable discussions for local government leaders to weigh in on key elements of the Chesapeake Bay Program’s (CBP) work that has the potential to impact local governments. One of the more important topics expected to be covered at these meetings is the potential impacts and outcomes the Chesapeake Bay Program Beyond 2025 draft report may have on local governments. This report prioritizes and outlines the next steps for meeting the goals and outcomes of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement leading up to and beyond 2025. Here is the full draft report and a FAQ.
Elected officials push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of the state’s congressional delegation want a new pilot program allowing people to file their federal taxes for free to come to Virginia. And, as Brad Kutner found out, officials in Richmond want it, too.
Tiger brings back national title
It started off as a hobby for Logan Cohn. The Hampden-Sydney College rising senior picked up weightlifting during his senior year in high school. Now he’ll be coming back to campus this fall as a national champion. Cohn won in the U23 super heavyweight division for National Olympic Weightlifting. “It hasn’t really sunk in yet,” […] The post Tiger brings back national title appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Letcher Central hosts drone camp
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Students at Letcher County Central High School finished off drone camp by learning from racing professionals. Team members of Bluegrass Drone Racing joined Letcher Central JROTC in racing activities. Students in Letcher Central JROTC began drone racing last year. Keylan Collier, a junior at Letcher Central,...
Recount will decide if conservative US Rep. Bob Good loses primary to Trump-backed challenger
GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — A recount of the votes cast in the Republican primary in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District will be held on July 31 to decide whether a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump will hold onto his narrow victory over U.S. Rep. Bob Good, one of the most conservative members of Congress.
Tennessee won’t remove people from voting rolls for not proving citizenship
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new letter has been sent to thousands of Tennessee voters after a notice last month was criticized as possible voter intimidation. The June notice said voters had to prove they are a U.S. citizen or request to be removed from the voter roll. It also warned the registered voters that they would go to jail for up to two years for voting illegally.
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